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Numerous boaters charged with BUI Blue Crab Trap trap closure starts July 10, followed by Big Bend trap

Southwest Florida blue crab

during July 4 holiday

closure. Recreational and commercial blue crab traps in state waters from the Palm Beach-

Broward county line to the Pasco-Hernando county line must be removed from the water

Law enforcement agencies were out in full force, patrolling the waterways during

before July 10, the first day of a 10-day trap closure. This closure will give groups autho-

the July 4 holiday weekend, and arrested numerous boaters for boating under the influence rized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) the opportunity to

identify and retrieve lost and abandoned blue crab traps from the water.

Paul Albert Howard, 40, Lakeland, FL, was arrested by the Florida Fish and Wild-

Traps may be placed back in the water in this area starting on July 20. Until then,

life Conservation Commission (FWC), about 11:08 pm, July 1, after the agency was con- blue crabs may be harvested with other gear, such as dip nets and fold-up traps. Blue crab

tacted by U.S. Coast Guard, Yankeetown, in regard to an impaired boat driver in the waters harvesters may also use standard blue crab traps during the closure if the traps are attached

near Yankeetown. Mr. Howard was transported to the Citrus County Detention Facility, to a dock or other private property.

charged with misdemeanor BUI, first offense ($1,000 bond).

Additional goliath grouper workshops

Maureen Frain Whittle, 50, Largo, FL, was arrested by the FWC, about 7:46 pm,

July 1, after the agency was contacted by U.S. Coast Guard, Yankeetown, that a woman op-

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has scheduled

erating a vessel was possibly impaired. The report stated that Ms. Whittle exhibited signs of an additional public workshop, to be held July 31 in Lake Worth, to gather public input on

impairment and performed poorly on sobriety testing, but refused to take an alcohol breath goliath grouper management, including the possibility of a limited harvest in Florida state

test. She was transported to the Citrus County Detention Facility, charged with misdemean- waters.

or BUI, first offense ($1,000 bond).

Fifteen workshops are scheduled in total across the state in August and October,

Christopher Ryan Bowen, 32, Spring Hill, FL, was arrested by the FWC, around including the July 31 event. Share your input and learn more about the current status of

7:30 pm, July 2, as he was leaving the Salt River and entering the Crystal River. The report goliath grouper by attending one of5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446

stated that Bowen was driving a jon boat, but as the officers approached, he switched posi- Workshops will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Phone: (352) 489-4588 Fax: (727) 362-4788

tions with the female passenger, so that she was in the driver's seat. The report stated Email, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.comIEmail, Lantana Road.

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·Aug. 1: Key West, Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel, 3841 N. Roosevelt Blvd.

·Aug. 2: Marathon, Hyatt Place Marathon/Florida Keys, 1996 Overseas Highway.

and Bowen admitted he'd been drinking all day. The report stated that Bowen showed signs

·Aug. 3: Key Largo, Murray Nelson Government Center, 102050 Overseas Hwy.

of impairment and performed poorly on sobriety testing. He was transported to the Citrus

·Aug. 8: Crystal River, Plantation on Crystal River, 9301 W. Fort Island Trail.

County Detention Facility, charged with BUI, first offense ($500 bond).

·Aug. 9: Carrabelle, Franklin County Senior Citizens Center, 201 NW Ave. F.

Stacey L. Richardson, 29, Crystal River, was arrested by the FWC, July 2, in the

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·Aug 16: Pensacola, Sanders Beach Corinne Jones Resource Center, 913 S. I St.

Homosassa River near the TradeWinds resort, after an officer noticed him operating a boat at

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·Aug. 17: Panama City, Bland Conference Center, 4750 Collegiate Drive.

excessive speed in the manatee slow speed zone. Richardson exhibited signs of impairment,

, Crystal River, Homosassa, Inverness, Hernando, Holder, Citrus Springs, Bevely Hills & Floral City

·Oct. 9: Jacksonville, Pablo Creek Regional Library, 13295 Beach Blvd.

the report stated, and performed poorly on sobriety testing. He was taken into custody and

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·Oct. 10: Titusville, American Police Hall of Fame & Museum, 6350 Horizon

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